Long-distance cat??
By thyst07
@thyst07 (2079)
United States
February 5, 2007 10:12am CST
I have cat separation anxiety! I'm living in a college apartment, and my cat can't live with me. She's stays at home with my family, and I see her on weekends when I go home to do laundry. Anyone else ever experience something similar? What are some ways that I can keep my relationship with my kitty healthy?
2 responses
@jumpinjack00 (3054)
• United States
5 Feb 07
I can really feel for you. They are our furry
brothers, sisters and/or children. The cat will be
okay but I suggest you leave an article of clothing
with your odor on it at her favorite sleeping spot.
When you go home every weekend or so make sure you
give her special attention. Rub on her. Pet her more.
Play with her more. This way, not only the bond
remains strong but so does your aroma on her.
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@thyst07 (2079)
• United States
5 Feb 07
That's a really good idea that I hadn't thought of. Cats' sense of what's "theirs" is strongly tied to smell. My cat stretches her paws up on me like she's scratching, except she just spreads her fingers really wide and uses her scent glands to mark me. So I'll have to find a blanket that I've slept with and leave it for her. Thanks!
@jumpinjack00 (3054)
• United States
7 Feb 07
Hey, what are cat lovers for,
to help each other, right.
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@jumpinjack00 (3054)
• United States
9 Feb 07
Thanks for the nod. You and your baby will be fine.
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@emmaacton (225)
• South Africa
11 Feb 07
:) I have 4 cats and when i go away i phone them and my husband puts me on speaker phone and they meow and stuff its cute !!! yeah sleep with yoru jersey on then leave it with the cat when you leave :)
Em
